Part 145

Building a Culture of Total Aviation Cybersecurity Awareness

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Cybersecurity

June 15, 2026

Steven Bentley

Cybersecurity is now a continuous operational duty in European aviation, driven by EASA Regulation (EU) 2023/203 and IS.I.OR.240. This article explores how organisations can meet these evolving requirements and strengthen their security culture with Sofema Aviation’s Cybersecurity Essentials with VO training. Under EASA mandates Regulation (EU) 2023/203 and IS.I.OR.240, maintaining compliance requires ensuring that all…

Delivering Safety Improvements through Cultural Change to Consider Mitigations That Impact the Exposures Introduced by HF – CRM

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Human Factors

May 27, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key aspects of HF- CRM exposures Introduction Under EASA, the Air Operator (AOC holder) is governed by Part-ORO (Organisation Requirements for Air Operations), which must seamlessly interface with Part-CAMO and Part-145.The synergy between these regulations is where the most significant safety improvements as well as the most significant exposures are…

The Role of AI to Support EASA Regulations Interpretation Navigation and Compliance Challenges

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May 07, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Considers how to engage with risk data resources, relevant data analysis, together with the establishment of effective risk-based auditing mechanism. Introduction – Navigating EASA Compliance and Interpretation – The Role of AI The use of AI in EASA regulatory compliance is not just a modern convenience, it is a fundamental shift that addresses…

EASA Internal Audit Root Cause Analysis Techniques

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April 29, 2026

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation (SA) considers in depth the process to identify systemic risks before they become findings in an EASA audit, additionally how to ensure that the Quality Control processes are compliant and effective. Introduction In the EASA environment, the shift from purely compliance-based oversight to performance-based oversight requires organizations to move beyond “checking boxes.” To…